Astm D1654-2008 - 838

Designation: D 1654 – 08
Standard Test Method for

Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to
Corrosive Environments1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1654; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope D 2247 Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings in

1.1 This test method covers the treatment of previously 100 % Relative Humidity
painted or coated specimens for accelerated and atmospheric D 2803 Guide for Testing Filiform Corrosion Resistance of
exposure tests and their subsequent evaluation in respect to Organic Coatings on Metal
corrosion, blistering associated with corrosion, loss of adhesion D 4141 Practice for Conducting Black Box and Solar Con-
at a scribe mark, or other film failure. centrating Exposures of Coatings
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the D 4585 Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information Using Controlled Condensation
only. D 4587 Practice for Fluorescent UV-Condensation Expo-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the sures of Paint and Related Coatings
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the D 5894 Practice for Cyclic Salt Fog/UV Exposure of
responsibility of whoever uses this standard to consult and Painted Metal, (Alternating Exposures in a Fog/Dry Cabi-
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter- net and a UV/Condensation Cabinet)
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. D 6695 Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposures of Paint and
Related Coatings
2. Referenced Documents D 7087 Test Method for An Imaging Technique to Measure
2.1 ASTM Standards:2 Rust Creepage at Scribe on Coated Test Panels Subjected
B 117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus to Corrosive Environments
D 610 Practice for Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted E 3 Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
Steel Surfaces G 85 Practice for Modified Salt Spray (Fog) Testing
D 714 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of G 87 Practice for Conducting Moist SO2 Tests
Paints 2.2 ANSI Standard: 3
D 822 Practice for Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Expo- B94.50 Single-Point Cutting Tools, Basic Nomenclature
sures of Paint and Related Coatings and Definitions for
D 870 Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings
3. Terminology
Using Water Immersion
D 1014 Practice for Conducting Exterior Exposure Tests of 3.1 paint removal material, n—a device or substance that is
Paints and Coatings on Metal Substrates used to remove loose coating around a scribe.
D 1735 Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings 3.2 rust creepage or undercutting, n—corrosion of a sub-
Using Water Fog Apparatus strate that occurs around a damaged area of a coated material.
3.3 scribe, n—a linear, intentionally prepared damaged area
on a coated material that extends down to the substrate.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint 3.4 scribing tool, n—a tool used to prepare a scribe on a
and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.25 on Evaluation of Weathering Effects.
coated material.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2008. Published December 2008. Originally 3.5 zone of corrosion, n—area of corrosion of a substrate.
approved in 1959. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D 1654 – 05.
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D 1654 – 08
4. Significance and Use 6.1.2 Scribe the specimen by holding the tool at approxi-
4.1 This method provides a means of evaluating and com- mately a 70 to 90° angle to the surface with the upper end of
paring basic corrosion performance of the substrate, pretreat- tool holder inclined toward the operator. Position the tool so
ment, or coating system, or combination thereof, after exposure that only the tip is in contact with the surface. (See Fig. 2.) Pull
to corrosive environments. the scribing tool to obtain a uniform V-cut through the coating
that is being tested. The endpoints of the scribe shall be at least
5. Apparatus 1.25 cm (0.5 in.) from the edge of the panel. Inspect the tool
5.1 Scribing Tools: frequently, using low power magnification, for dulling, chip-
5.1.1 Lathe Tool Type—High speed tool steel or tungsten ping or wear and replace or repair as needed. The scribe should
carbide thread cutting lathe tool bit with a cutting tip having a be of sufficient length to cover the significant test area, but
60° included angle. ANSI B94.50, Style E has been found to should not contact the edge of the specimen. The scribe must
meet these requirements. (See Fig. 1.) The tool bit is typically penetrate all organic coating layers on the metal, leaving a
mounted in a holder such as a wooden file handle to facilitate uniformly bright line. The extent of scribe penetration through
the scribing operation. metal coatings, such as galvanize, should be agreed upon
5.1.2 Pencil Type—Pencil shaped device, with a high speed between the producer and user. The coil coating industry
tool steel or tungsten carbide scribing tip. Typically the typically requires scribes to penetrate all organic coating layers
gripping surface is knurled. The tip may be replaceable or but not penetrate the metal coating layers. The automotive
permanent. industry typically requires scribes to penetrate all organic and
5.1.3 Motorized Circular Blade—A motor fitted with a 1 to metal coating layers. The pencil type may be less effective than
2 mm wide circular cutting device. the lathe tool type when scribing coating systems consisting of
5.1.4 Other Types—Other types of scribing instruments multiple layers of organic coatings or coating systems includ-
which use a knife type blade such as a scalpel, razor blade, box ing metal layers. When scribing coating systems consisting of
cutter knife, or other sharp pointed tool are acceptable if agreed multiple layers of organic coatings or coating systems includ-
upon between the producer and the user. ing metal layers the depth and quality of scribe technique
5.2 Straightedge—Any straightedge of sufficient length and should be evaluated using the cross section, castable plastic
rigidity to guide the scribing tool in a straight line. mount, polishing technique described in Practice E 3. Quality
5.3 Paint Removal Materials—The following materials can of the scribe technique may also be observed with the aid of
be used to remove the coating around the scribe. low-power magnification. Note, mark, and describe defects,
5.3.1 Spatula. coding, and flaws that may affect results. If a motorized
5.3.2 Knife or similar instrument—the sharpness of blade circular blade is used, position the test specimen to allow for a
shall be agreed upon between purchaser and seller. straight, linear cut at the desired length. The blade shall be
5.3.3 Paint Stripper or strong solvent. positioned to a depth such that it is able to cut into the
5.3.4 Materials for removal by air: substrate. This type of blade will result in a rectangular cut
5.3.4.1 Air Source—A source of compressed air capable of rather than a V-cut.
delivering at least 4.72 L/s (10 ft3/min) at 552 kPa (80 psi). 6.1.3 One cut may not be sufficient to cut multi-layer
5.3.4.2 Air Gun—An air dusting gun and nozzle combina- protective coatings down to the metal. The use of more than
tion. The following configuration has been found to be suc- one cut must be agreed to between all concerned parties prior
cessful: to scribing, and the number of cuts must be recorded in the test
Air Consumption, Pressure, kPa Nozzle Diameter,
documentation. When multiple cuts are needed, each cut must
m3/min (ft3/min) (psi) mm (in.)
0.24 (8.4) 550 (80) 3.0 (0.12)
5.3.5 Power Washer capable of delivering 3500 psi.

5.4 Scale—Any rule with 1-mm divisions.
6. Preliminary Treatment of Test Specimens

6.1 Scribed Specimens:
6.1.1 Where specified or agreed upon, prepare each speci-
men for testing by scribing it in such a manner that the scribe
can be exposed lengthwise when positioned in the test cabinet.
This position will allow solution droplets to run lengthwise
along the scribe.
FIG. 1 Scribe Tool FIG. 2 Scribing Tool in Action

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Designation: D 1654 – 08

Standard Test Method for

1. Scope D 2247 Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings in

5.3.5 Power Washer capable of delivering 3500 psi.

6. Preliminary Treatment of Test Specimens

FIG. 1 Scribe Tool FIG. 2 Scribing Tool in Action

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